Movie review: 'Undertone' a sound horror movie debut from filmmaker Ian Tuason

Minimalist horror 'Undertone' uses audio and soundscapes to scare you

Horror filmmaker Ian Tuason is making his feature debut with “Undertone.”

‘Undertone’ Review: This Low-Budget Horror Sensation Can’t Live Up to Its Clever Premise

Editor’s Note: This review was originally published during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. A24 opens “Undertone” in theaters Friday, March 13. Anyone looking for a way to make their mark in horror filmmaking should see “Undertone.” Ian Tuason’s directorial debut is an example of the creativity that helps the indie horror space maintain its reputation as the ultimate incubator for exciting new voices — and proof that a clever concept executed we…

Movie review: 'Undertone' a sound horror movie debut from filmmaker Ian Tuason

You really only need a few key elements to make a very effective horror movie, and for writer/director Ian Tuason, those are location, performance and sound. He builds his directorial debut, “Undertone,” out of a creepy house, an incredible actor (Nina Kiri), and a command of cinematic sound that doesn’t just provide the atmosphere, but the story itself. This is a one-woman show for Kiri, who ...

Interview: Ian Tuason, Nina Kiri, and Adam DiMarco Talk Undertone

One of the things I love about horror is how scary a simple concept can be. In The Blair Witch Project, you have amateur filmmakers face the unknown. And then there was the success of the Paranormal Activity franchise that brought the chills of a haunting to a suburban nightmare. Since then, we have seen many a flick with a smaller budget that has captured the attention of horror connoisseurs. The latest thriller to give the audience a chill is …

Undertone Is One of the Most Disquieting Horror Movies We've Ever Seen. It May Be Even Scarier Backwards

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZBcdjaO-GU Undertone, out today, is one of the most anticipated horror films of the year — and lives up to its hype. I was lucky enough to attend its U.S. premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, in a packed midnight screening, and was delighted to be truly unnerved. If there's an award for keeping audiences up at night, Undertone should easily win it. The Canadian horror film, picked up by A24 after it…